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Peltandra virginica
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Distribution: Occurring in scattered locations west of the Cascades crest in Washington; western Washington to northwestern Oregon, otherwise eastern North America where native.
Habitat: Shallow water of slow moving water, ponds, and lake shores at low elevation.
Flowers: June-August
Origin: Introduced from eastern North America
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Flies
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Peltandra virginica (L.) Schott
Publication: Meletemata Botanica. 19. 1832.
Publication: Meletemata Botanica. 19. 1832.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Arum virginicum L.
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Peltandra virginica in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Peltandra virginica checklist entry
OregonFlora: Peltandra virginica information
E-Flora BC: Peltandra virginica atlas page
CalPhotos: Peltandra virginica photos
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